Valentine Ball At USO Center Attracts Large Gay Affair
The Valentine Ball at the USO Center on South Foster street drew over three hundred service members and society guests in Dothan. A patriotic red white and blue themed setting featured a platform Valentine homage, floor show led by Staff Sergeant Karol F Taylor, and performances by Sus Ann Hornsby Andrea Fayka and others with Napier Field Orchestra. Winners in dance contests included George Lucas and Edna Hamer, Catherine Manning and Jack Torngs, Josephina Saliba and P. W. Nerodeonek. Chaperones and refreshments completed the event marking the Center's first large affair since opening.
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USO Center
South Foster Street
Victory Bales
Dothan
Bella
Corsagea
Blug Iris
Karol F. Taylor
ceremTeonies
Misa Sus Ann Hornsby
Andrea Fayka
Napier Field
Napier Field Orchestra
George Lucas
Mra
Edna Paulina Hamer
Misa Catherine Manning
Jack Torngs
Josephina Saliba
Pie
W. &. Nerodeonek
J. J. Couch
Preea Thornton
Nathen Straugs
Hanahan
J. J
Mrs McBryde reviews award winning novel at club
Mrs Hervey McBryde reviews Hold Autumn in Your Hand by George Sessions Perry at the Book Review Club meeting held at Mrs John Flowers home on North Oates Street. Attending members include Mrs Paul Allen and others. Howard Jackson resumes duties with Atlantic Coast Line railway in Montgomery after illness in Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sessions Perry
Hervey McBryde
Book Review Club
John Flowers
North Oates
Mra McBryde
National Spirit of America
Paul Allen
C. C. Banenett
M. A Davie
J. Knight
G. R. Madson
Lawrence Oaklay
Lassle Smart
Clyde Smith
Mre McBryde
Howard Jackson
Atlantic Coast Ling Railway
Montgomery
Dothan
3. C. Jackson
East Main
Pasteeth Slip Lets Townsfolk Eat Safely
Fragmented OCR text hints at a paste product claim promising comfort and security by adding a powder to plates. Mentions names and garbled phrases about irritation and embarrassment but provides no clear events, dates, or responsible organizations.
Birth Announcements for Harris and Carr Families
Mr and Mrs Rufus Harris announce the birth of a daughter Gienda Ruth at a local hospital on February 6. Mr and Mrs Sam Carr Jr of Headland announce the arrival of a daughter named Bylvia at a local hospital on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Harris
Gienda Ruth
Mm Sam Carr, Jr
Headland
Bylvia
Club de Vingt Bridge Luncheon At Houston Hotel
Twenty four members and guests attended the monthly Club de Vingt luncheon yesterday at the Houston Hotel. Mra Raymond bparn and Mra Luther Wilson served as hostesses. Flower arrangements complemented the game room. The bridge session began at 11 o oclock with many members playing. The high score prize went to Mra Quin Flowers. Mrs Edward Crawford and Mrs Robert Dawkins joined at luncheon.
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Club de Vingt
Houston
Raymond Bparn
Luther Wilson
H .B. Burderhow
Mra Flowers Crasford
Quin
Club Hears Talk By Mrs Burdeshaw
Sesame Study Club heard Mrs H B Burdeshaw describe travels in the Western States and Alaska and show a film. The Library hosted with Mrs Ray Hayes as hostess. A devotional by Mrs Alton Lynch followed by Mrs E F Moody on prison problems. An ice course accompanied the social hour. Members present included Mrs A E Bass Mrs C W Bell Mrs H J Cannon Mrs T J Cree Mrs E H Grimsley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H .B. Burdeshaw
Sesame Study Club
Alaska
Ray Hayes
Alton Lynch
E. F. Moody
WV. Sullan
A . Shanks
K. K. Knight
Buell Watford
Delinquent Parents Seen as Reason For Children Misdeeds
An editorial urges parents to examine their home life and attitudes to reduce juvenile delinquency. It asks whether children have a place at home, are allowed free expression, and feel part of a common future, warning that delinquent parents likely breed delinquent children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BVTH
Millett
Henry 4 H Contest Winners Announced
Henry County 4 H Public Speaking winners were announced at the courthouse. First place boys Billy Scott Lindsay and Jack Justice. first place girls Juanita Klarpp. second place boys Jack Justice. second place girls Monette Balcher. Debate topic was Sound Farm Financing.
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Abbeville
Henry County
Giria
Jack Justice
Clyde Justice
Newville
Boye
Monette Balcher
Hoyt Belcher
Whidden Metcalf Wedding Announced
Edna Metcalf of Midland City announces the engagement of her daughter Myri to Private Homer Whidden of Napier Field. The wedding occurred in Midland City on February 6 in the afternoon.
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Edna Metcalf
Midland City
Myri
Homer Whidden
Napier Field
D PF Page
Wauchula
Fla
Mrs C C Vickrey Honored At Abbeville Party
Abbeville special event honors Mrs C C Vickrey recent bride formerly Miss Maurine Floyd daughter of Dr and Mr T J Floyd. Guests included Elizabeth Mille Mig Robbie Liflls and many locals. The home of A R Kirkland hosted a bridge evening with camellia carriage gifts daffodils mercisas and a salad course.
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Abbeville
Elizabeth Mille
Mig Robbie Liflls
Cc. C. Vickrey
Maurine Floyd
T. J. Floyd
A. R Kirkland
Plate
Ingram Bank
Mack
Gregory
Virginia ‘Richardson
Bernice Beasley
Lucy Arnold
Ralph Line Fo
Hartford UDC Meets For Program
The Clifford Lanier chapter of the UDC met at Mrs Jobs Reagan’s home for the February program. Mrs Reagan received, with Mrs C and Daris assisting, a light dainty and cake finale. The president Mrs A L Chas ey led a brief business section, opening ritual, and officer reports. The program drew from the book The School of the Citizen Soldier, with topics on George Washington as General and Jefferson Davis as Statesman. Mrs Adolphus Chaney presented the program, Mrs B B Boyd closed with Dixie, and decorations used red and white flowers. Attendees included Mrs Huey, Mrs Boyd, Ardella Pelham, Harvey Windham, W F Clemmons, G Chaney, Will Hatcher, and J F W Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Windham
W. F. Clemmons
G Chaney
Will Hatcher
J. F W. Collins
Mrs Alva Saunders Hosts Circle Two Meeting
Mrs Alva Saunders hosted Circle Two of the Methodist WSC in Hartford with Mrs Quinn Borland and Mrs Hugh Overton in attendance. Circle leader Mrs Sath Ward opened the session, Mrs J T Holman spoke on Peace, followed by Mrs Glenn Cantrell on Madam Chiang Kai-shek, and poetry concluded. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mesdames George Hayne Louie Johnston G P Cantrell Jake Holman Marvin Wood Fred Borland and G C Houston.
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Hartford
Alva Saunders
Quinn Borland
Hugh Overton
George Hayne
Louie Johnston
G. P. Cantrell
Jake Holman
Marvin Wood
Fred Borland
G. C. Houston
Bessie Mul
Bobby Byrne Band To Play At Capstone Victory Ball
Bobby Byrne and his band will perform at the University Capstone for the Victory Ball on February 24 sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Commerce. This marks Byrne’s first Alabama appearance this year as policy limits large orchestras. he travels from Winston-Salem after a radio program in North Carolina.
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Ala
Bobby Byrne
Tani
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Comserve
Byrne
Bend
Keepig
BO Bawcomer
University
Lng, Seth Ward, Robert Biricklsnd, and WI C. Daughiry
Seth Ward and Robert Biricklsnd are connected with WI C. Daughiry in a historical note mentioning individuals and affiliations. The fragment hints at a formal listing or obituary style reference in a local newspaper record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lng
Seth Ward
Robert Biricklsnd
and WI C. Daughiry
Citizenship Girl Chosen At Abbeville
Mise Jane Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Murphy of Abbeville route has been chosen to represent Henry County in the good citizenship contest sponsored annually in Alabama by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs Horace Hall and daughter Jo Ann left for a visit in Columbia S C with Mrs E A Con and Mr and Mrs Lauren Dressbach. Mrs Warren May returned from Birmingham where her daughter in law Eugena May is convalescing after a major operation. Dothan Chapter 76 C E will meet at 7 30 p m tonight at the Masonic Temple.
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Abbeville
Mise Jane Murphy
C. M. Murphy
Henry County
Alabama
Daughters of the American Revolution
Horace Hall
Jo Ann
Columbia, G
Mra BE
Lauren Dressbach
Warren May
Birmingham
Mra
Eugena May
Eugene May
Dothan
C. E
Masonic Temple
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Round Table Study
Newtom Street
Mims Mathias Killingsworth
Church of Tomorrow
S. F. Wilkes
Ethel Allison Horrecka
Red Crom
E W. Walker
F. M. Gaines
E. W. Walker
L C Bates
Clyde Coe
Bruce Flurry
C M Gelilot
Roy
C. C. Vickrey
D.C
Mrs. Alva Saunders
Capstone
Pe Ee
Barrison & Liseney
Drugs
Young Drug CO
Rablord
Wright Drug CO
Cottonwood
Thagaed Drug CO
Cash Drug Store
Coulis
Farllow
rRican
Arepteron
Blumber
Tom Murray
Murray
Wdethan's Quality Jeweler
Blumberg’s
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